Advising and Licensure Specialist - Theory & Practice In Teacher Education

Regular, Full-time, Market Range 08

The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Advising and Licensure Specialist position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the mission and goals of the Department and University.

The University and Region

UTK is the state's flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university with 11 colleges and more than 30,000 students. With new leadership at the system, university, and college levels, UTK is poised for dramatic positive change focused on solving some of the most audacious, pressing problems our country and world face today. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville and Cincinnati. It is only a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.

The Department

The Department of Theory and Practice in Education includes 2 research professors, 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 15 clinical-track, and 6 lecture-track faculty. The department provides undergraduate majors in education and audiology and speech pathology, deaf studies, and special education with multiple minors offered. The graduate programs offered are a Master of Science with 12 concentrations, an EdS, or Specialist in Education, and a PhD with three concentrations and several specializations. The mission of TPTE is to benefit local, regional, national, and global communities by conducting research, preparing teachers, and engaging in outreach.

The Position

The Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE) is seeking an Advising and Licensure Specialist to provide leadership and expertise in the planning and management of post-baccalaureate, teacher education advising, admissions, and subsequent professional licensure for students in the department. This individual will advise and collaborate with department faculty on licensure requirements that link with course development.

In addition, this Specialist will provide comprehensive guidance to prospective teacher education candidates and confirms requirements have been met and will communicate with the TN Department of Education's TN-DOE). Additional position responsibilities include: Develops and leads orientations and induction workshops for all students aspiring to become educators including requirements for certification/licensure and the necessary steps for admissions and retention; Develops and updates all relevant program handbooks and websites related to educator preparation programs; Direct and coordinate communication among students, prospective students, faculty/staff.